Virtual Presentation!
Join author Geoffrey Paul as he shares the fascinating story behind Faith and Fortune: Henry and Amelia Champlin and America’s Maritime Ascendancy, co-authored with acclaimed historian Steven Ujifusa. Discover how the remarkable lives of Henry and Amelia Champlin, rooted in Essex, Connecticut, intersected with the rise of American maritime commerce and New York’s emergence as a global trading center.
In this virtual presentation, Geoffrey will share the inspiration, historical discoveries, including findings uncovered through research at the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, and the journey of bringing this extraordinary story to life. From a small Connecticut seaport to the international stage, Faith and Fortune reveals a compelling chapter of American history and the enduring legacy of one remarkable family.
This virtual event is free and open to the public. Get tickets to receive the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Jen Busa, Public Programs Coordinator at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.
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Thank you to our series sponsors Camille and Gregory F. Servodidio!
About the Speaker: Geoffrey Paul is an Essex, Connecticut native, co-owner of The Griswold Inn, and lifelong student of local history. A former Wall Street executive, he has spent decades researching and preserving the history and artifacts of Essex and the Connecticut River Valley. He lives in the former home of Captain Henry and Amelia Champlin, whose lives are central to Faith and Fortune, co-authored with maritime historian Steven Ujifusa.
Geoffrey’s book, Faith and Fortune: Henry and Amelia Champlin and America’s Maritime Ascendancy, was published in November. To purchase a copy, click here.
